Downtown Fort Wayne, on our descent lined up for the straight-in approach to Runway 23.
It might look far away, but it isn't... it is just a freaking huge piece of concrete!
Looking down 11,981 ft of runway is impressive, this is the biggest runway I have landed on to date. It was a quiet morning, I was the only aircraft using the airport!
Proof of landing. This was taken on the taxi-back to the active.
Runway 5/23 from another perspective, climbing out on our left downwind departure. The wing tried its best to cover the runway, but ultimately failed.
A small town in Ohio, from 5500 ft.
Listened to Detroit approach as we left YIP, but they sounded way too busy to accept our request for flight following so called up Toledo approach as we passed by Adrian (ADG). We did hear alot of other aircraft getting flight following, the haze was enough to wipe out the horizon but still give you a good view of the ground and sky. Bunches of people were headed to Oshkosh that morning, and I was jealous. Everything went smooth on this flight, despite getting a little rushed at the end. ATC communications went well, as I was prepared with a scratch pad for my clearances, codes, and frequencies. The haze was simultaneously challenging and confidence building. Detroit even cleared me through a bit of the Class B on the return to Willow Run!
Time this flight: 2.5
Total Time: 112.5
Landings: 346
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